In the early morning hours of September 22, 2019, the life of 33-year-old Danielle Beverly-Mae Marine was tragically cut short in Columbia, Missouri. She and a friend, Antonio Lasha Houston, 36, were found with fatal gunshot wounds on the lawn of a residence in the 2100 block of McKee Street. The violent end to Danielle's life came just eighteen days before she would have celebrated her 34th birthday.
Danielle, who was born in New Orleans, had recently moved back to Columbia from Dallas,
Texas, just two weeks before she was killed. Her family, including her mother, Venita Anne Marine, and sister, Shemica Marine, were left devastated by the sudden loss. In the years that have followed, they have publicly mourned and pleaded with the community for any information that might lead to the capture of those responsible. The family holds the belief that Danielle's death was a case of mistaken identity, a senseless act that took a loving mother from her three children.
Despite the passage of time, the investigation into the double homicide of Danielle Marine and Antonio Houston has grown cold. As of the fall of 2025, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Columbia Police Department continues to seek information from the public, while organizations like Crime Stoppers have highlighted the case in the hope that a new lead will emerge. Danielle's family continues to hold onto hope for justice, remembering her as a caring and giving person who was always smiling.
